>[!abstract] >The reluctant acceptance of or compliance with a situation, demand, or authority, often driven by power imbalances, fear, or a lack of viable alternatives. >[!example] >Being forced to use a smart phone, not by choice but because so many daily interactions now require apps to transact or the scanning of QR codes. > >Being forced to accept marketing emails or push notifications as a condition for remaining subscribed to a service (which is illegal under GDPR). >[!related] >- **North** (upstream): — >- **West** (similar): — >- **East** (different): — >- **South** (downstream): —